There are 5 ways to get from Luleå to Jakobstad by train, bus, or car
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Train via Oulu
best- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Pännäinentrain
9h 44m€73–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus
11h 32m€56–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luleå Malmuddsviadukten to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 11
- Take the train from Kemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
9h 44m€75–106Drive 494 km
- Drive from Luleå to Jakobstadcar 494 km
6h 2m€93–134Train
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain 7182 / ...
- Take the train from Kemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
10h€73–105
Luleå to Jakobstad by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Jakobstad is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Luleå to Jakobstad is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Luleå Pontusbadet and arriving at Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via C, 12 and 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Luleå station to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Luleå Centralstation and arriving at Pännäinen via Haaparanta pohjoinen and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Luleå and Jakobstad is 542 km. The road distance is 494 km.
The best way to get from Luleå to Jakobstad without a car is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 44m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Luleå to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Luleå to Jakobstad bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Luleå Pontusbadet station.
Luleå to Jakobstad train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Luleå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Luleå to Jakobstad is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 44m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland?
You can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Isokatu 9 via Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Oulu, Pännäinen, and Rautatieasema in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via C, 12, and 4 in around 11h 32m.
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
Bus from Luleå Malmuddsviadukten to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–28
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- €24–28
Bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–26
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- €23–26
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Booking & Getting There
Luleå to Jakobstad bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Jakobstad is 1h ahead of Luleå. It is currently 1:43 PM in Luleå and 2:43 PM in Jakobstad.
Luleå to Jakobstad train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Haparanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Jakobstad is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Luleå to Jakobstad.
There are 51+ hotels available in Jakobstad.